How bullying harms the brain
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Research pinpoints the brain-damaging force of bullying.
By Jennifer Fraser Ph.D.
Two researchers have found that bullying damages a number of brain regions in children. The damage is such that victims fail to understand social cues, fail to think clearly, and fail to have a handle on their own behaviour and emotions. It’s devastating.
Researchers Iryna Palamarchuk and Tracy Vaillancourt conducted a meta-analysis of studies, including their own studies, on the impact of bullying victimisation...
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